Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1151 - Chapter 1151 Chapter 1107 Arrangements

Chapter 1151: Chapter 1107 Arrangements Chapter 1151: Chapter 1107 Arrangements At the Hongjiang Province Beijing Office, Liu Sanhai had booked an 8 p.m. flight for Nie Zhenbang. After having a simple dinner accompanied by Liu Sanhai in the restaurant on the second floor of the Red River Building, Nie Zhenbang hurried to Jingcheng City Airport.

In the car, Nie Zhenbang took out his cell phone and called Hong Feng, “Hong, I am on the 8 o’clock flight. You and Dai should come to the airport to pick me up.”

After giving the instructions, Nie Zhenbang dialed another number, “Secretary-General, how about getting everyone together for a gathering tonight?”

At this point, there was no use in hiding anything from his subordinates. The higher-ups had also given him only three to five days. Necessary arrangements were essential.

It is true that an official should bring benefits to the place they are in charge of, but for Nie Zhenbang, being in charge of a place also meant accumulating personal connections, such as those he had left behind in previous posts in places like Lishi, WangHai, and Bashu. He has kept in touch with these former subordinates. Take, for example, Xie Yi of Lishi, who was now very likely to succeed Li Yifeng and become the new leader of the Xibei Autonomous Region. This was the manifestation of one’s network. Nie Zhenbang naturally would not neglect the people from Hongjiang Province.

The plane slowly descended at Hongcheng Airport, and as a first-class passenger, Nie Zhenbang was naturally among the first to disembark.

At the domestic arrivals exit, Hong Feng was already there to greet him, and at the same time, Dai drove up to meet him.

Opening the car door, he got in, and as the car left the airport and merged onto the airport expressway, Nie Zhenbang spoke slowly, “Hong, this trip to Jingcheng might involve some changes to my position. Do you have any thoughts about your own future?”

Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Hong Feng was momentarily stupefied and somewhat flustered, but he quickly regained his composure, “Secretary, I want to follow you.”

Nie Zhenbang’s face remained impassive as he listened to Hong Feng’s choice. He had already anticipated this decision. It was perfectly normal. Under these circumstances, Hong Feng naturally would not express a desire to stay.

On one hand, everyone knows it’s much better to work as a secretary alongside a leader than to be placed lower down. Of course, this does not exclude some secretaries who would hope to govern and display their talents and ambition.

However, most secretaries do not think this way. After all, working with a leader is completely different from governing a place.

Indeed, both might be at a deputy department level, but being close to a leader, even deputy ministers would treat them politely. Whereas, being in charge locally, a deputy department official would still have both the first and second in command above them, along with numerous leaders. Naturally, it wouldn’t be as prestigious as being a secretary.

Moreover, working closely with a leader is also a shortcut to promotion. There is no need to ponder over miscellaneous issues; just focus on one thing, sticking closely to the leader, and that’s enough. As the leader’s position rises, naturally, the secretary’s status also goes up.

“Heh, Hong, when has there ever been a feast that doesn’t come to an end? Young people should still root themselves at the grassroots, govern a place, and bring benefits to the local people. Why follow me? In these years you’ve worked in Hongjiang Province, I’ve come to know your capacity and level. I’ve given some thought to your situation, and my opinion is that I hope you can go deeper into the grassroots, to toughen and temper yourself. In this way, you can grow better,” said Nie Zhenbang with a smile, revealing his arrangements for Hong Feng.

Going deeper into the grassroots, governing a place–Nie Zhenbang’s words were clear and his stance firm; it was inevitable for Hong Feng to be dispatched there.

After a moment of contemplation, Hong Feng nodded and said, “Secretary, I… I will follow your arrangements. If you think it’s suitable for me to stay, then I’ll stay.”

Hearing Hong Feng’s reply, Nie Zhenbang laughed, “Ha, you, Hong. Don’t listen to me; you should have your own opinions about your affairs. Working as a secretary is a service-oriented job and cannot be compared with a grassroots leadership position. You can’t be a leader all your life. Your roots are in Hongjiang. I’ve carefully considered and weighed in on your issue. When you go down to the grassroots, you need to be down-to-earth. In times of abundance, think more of the hardships of the people; in difficult times, consider the burdens of governance. Don’t disgrace me. Even if I leave, there will still be many leaders in Hongjiang Province. In the future, you should learn from the Secretary-General and other leaders. I believe there will be no problems for you.”

After addressing Hong Feng’s situation, Nie Zhenbang then turned to Dai Fei in the driver’s seat, “Dai, you’re also twenty-five this year, aren’t you?”

“Chief, my organizational relationships are with the security bureau. I follow you. Wherever you go, I go,” Dai, who was driving, said outright.

This response left Nie Zhenbang with a mix of laughter and helplessness. Although Dai was a bodyguard, he displayed the steadfastness and stubbornness of an active-duty soldier.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang waved his hand and said, “Dai, regarding your situation, I’ve discussed it with the higher-ups, and my opinion is that I hope you can retire and come back, to stay in Hongjiang Province. You’re twenty-five years old. You’ve given your best years to the country. You’ve followed me for such a long time; it’s time to think about your own issues. You can’t be a guard forever. Ultimately, you have to return to a local position. This time, you and Hong are going down together; with you two together, you can support and take care of each other. That’s settled then, it’s an order.”

Nie Zhenbang spoke succinctly and decisively. However, at this moment, Dai Fei felt moved. To have a leader who would go to such length for his subordinates, he would die with no regrets.

Under Nie Zhenbang’s command, the car did not enter the urban area, but instead headed toward the eastern outskirts of Hongcheng. The Red Emerald Lake Golf Club was located in the eastern outskirts.

It was already past eleven at night. Naturally, it was not a suitable time for golf. The car stopped right outside the entrance of the club’s lobby.

At the moment, the leaders of Nie Zhenbang’s line were already standing on the steps, Li Wei, Xu Hongzhuan, Chen Le, Zhou Chuanjia, Liu Yaowen; basically, the closest and most loyal people had all come.

As for those who were relatively close, Qin Guanghan, Yao Dingguo, Huang Wenwei, and Wei Lin, Nie Zhenbang had not called them. This point was very clear to Nie Zhenbang. These four people had drawn closer mainly because of his presence. His dominance had kept the standing committee in check. However, it was different for others. Once he left, it was hard to say what the mindset of individuals like Qin Guanghan would be.

Nevertheless, Nie Zhenbang wasn’t worried. No matter what, Qin Guanghan needed support. He was leaving, but inside his line, with Li Wei, Xu Hongzhuan, Zhou Chuanjia, and Liu Yaowen, who was added this time, these four people, tied together, couldn’t be underestimated in the committee.

“Everyone’s come out. Let’s go in. I’m really sorry to have kept you all waiting so late,” Nie Zhenbang said with courtesy.

Next to him, Xu Hongzhuan said with a smile, “Secretary, it’s only right.”

Li Wei also laughed and said, “Secretary Nie, you’re too polite. You’ve come back from Jingcheng, and it’s right for us to welcome and cleanse the dust for you.”

At this moment, Liu Yaowen and Zhou Chuanjia also exchanged a few courteous laughs, but only Chen Le felt something different. Chen Le had already received some information from the department, and it was very likely that his position would be adjusted this time. Now it seemed that Secretary Nie must have been aware of it.

The club was invested in and built by the Wal-Mart Group; in Hongjiang, it’s the only standard golf course.

Here, not only can it undertake golf activities, but it also serves as a comprehensive club where some evening banquets and parties can be held on ordinary days.

In a suite on the fifth floor of the club. According to Nie Zhenbang’s instructions, Xu Hongzhuan had ordered a table full of dishes, delicious food, and rare delicacies. The liquor was also special supply Maotai.

This table of dishes, if measured by the standards for public expenses, was definitely way beyond the limit. After sitting down, Nie Zhenbang opened the bottle of liquor and poured a glass for everyone before smiling and saying, “I’ve been in Hongjiang for so long and have never really had a formal meal with everyone, it’s always been working meals. This time, I’m paying out of my own pocket to have a gathering with everyone.”

With that, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “This time, in Jingcheng, I met with a few leaders. The consensus from above is that they hope I can assume responsibilities in Longxi Province. Comrade Hu Shangzhi from Longxi Province, due to an unexpected illness, is no longer suitable for leadership duties. As such, the work in Longxi Province has become quite tricky. Considering the overall situation nationwide, taking into account my personal circumstances, it seems most appropriate. Thus, they sought my opinion, hoping that I would go to Longxi to oversee work there. I have agreed. In roughly three to five days, the comrade from Suzhou will come to announce the new appointment and removal decisions for Hongjiang Province.”

He spoke frankly and directly, which fully reflected Nie Zhenbang’s consistent style of being straightforward and pragmatic in both deeds and words.

Upon hearing this news, surprise was written on everyone’s faces. This news had come far too unexpectedly. There had been no hint of it beforehand. It was a total surprise attack, which left everyone feeling a bit flustered.

At this point, Chen Le pondered for a moment and then slowly said, “Secretary, you must also be aware of my situation. The department intends to transfer me up to serve as the vice minister in charge of criminal investigation.”

As Chen Le finished speaking, Li Wei was dumbfounded, “Old Chen, you’re leaving too?” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on NovelFire.net. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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